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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.78, 8,950.32 and 2,268.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.78, 8,950.32 and 2,268.69 is: 3,402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.78 : 8,950.32 = 2,268.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.78/8,950.32 = 2,268.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.78x = 8,950.32 × 2,268.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.78x = 20,305,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,305,501.48/5,967.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.52

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